Controller

Emerge Talent is partnering with a growing, private equity-backed manufacturing organization to identify an experienced  Corporate Controller . This position is a key member of the finance leadership team and will play an integral role in financial management, operational excellence, and strategic growth initiatives across multiple manufacturing locations.

The Corporate Controller will report directly to the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer and provide leadership to finance teams across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance leader across multiple manufacturing operations.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic finance initiatives and special projects.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting activities.
• Analyze financial performance and operational metrics to support business decision-making.
• Lead financial, regulatory, and compliance audits.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and Board-level reporting packages.
• Implement and maintain standard costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting best practices across multiple facilities.
• Drive ERP optimization, financial system improvements, and process standardization initiatives.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, banking relationships, and working capital performance.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate financial policies.
• Standardize accounting policies, procedures, and reporting practices across all locations.
• Partner closely with operations leadership to support continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives.
• Lead finance-related projects to ensure successful execution, budget adherence, and operational alignment.
• Develop, coach, and supervise finance and accounting staff across multiple locations.
• Support organizational planning, goal setting, and finance team development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• CPA and/or CMA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience with cost accounting, multi-site operations, and financial leadership.
• Strong experience with ERP systems and financial reporting platforms.
• Experience leading financial transformations, process improvements, and system implementations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams across multiple locations.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing and cost accounting experience.
• Multi-location operational finance leadership.
• ERP implementation and optimization experience.
• Experience supporting private equity-backed organizations is highly desirable.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Required Skills

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, financial ERP systems, and reporting tools.

Additional Information

• Travel: Up to 40% travel between operating locations.
• Work Environment: Primarily office-based, with occasional visits to manufacturing facilities.
• Competitive compensation package, bonus opportunity, and participation in a high-growth environment.
• Compensation range - $150,000 - $200,000

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Emerge is committed to fair and equitable employment practices and to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, performance, and business needs, in compliance with applicable local laws and regulations.